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Letter to James McBey from H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)
Image Not Available for Letter to James McBey from H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Letter to James McBey from H. H. Kynett (Letters Associated with "Doc" Kynett)

Recipient (Newburgh, Scotland, 1883 - 1959)
Date1955
Object NameLetter
Mediumpaper and ink
ClassificationsMcBey
Dimensions28.4 x 21.7cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1988 by Mrs Marguerite McBey.
Copyright© Aberdeen City Council (McBey Collection)
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG008310.108
About MeLetter to James McBey from friend and art collector H. H. Kynett, dated 6 October 1955, in which Kynett talks about a recent trip and thanks McBey for sending on information about locations in Scotland. Kynett also asks McBey to send a list of the subjects he was working on, so that he could refer to them when gathering information for his 1956 book.

The letter consists of one sheet typewritten on headed paper.

This object is part of an archive that belonged to Marguerite McBey. As a result of her generosity, Aberdeen Art Gallery holds the largest archive of James McBey's work, including prints, drawings, sketchbooks, oil paintings and memorabilia such as this letter.